1. Welcome Course name Faculty name

2. Your course materials Solomon/Berg/Martin Biology, 8th Edition You will… —be tested —receive homework assignments —have reading assignments …from these materials! YOUR COURSE MATERIALS

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7. CONNECTING MATERIAL BETWEEN CHAPTERS

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